Ben Griffiths [merged]

[mightytiges]

Griffiths isn't so much a question of ability but whether he can get on the park. If he can overcome his injuries  then we've got a bargain here that fills a massive need. Griffiths, Reiwoldt, Morton with Vickery and Post as third talls is the making of a strong forward line. I guess we think we'll be crap for the next 2 years minimum so we can allow Griffs the time to get his body right.

hmmmmm? i believe we will win more then 5 and a half matches in 2010.

Question:

i heard it is his Shoulder? he had surgery two days ago? has anyone else heard this?

and obviously, how bad is his injuries?

hopefully he will be fit after Round 11, 2010.

 

On Griffiths yep that's what I heard was happening to. He was going in for his shoulder operation two days before the draft. In my mind we'll allow him 2010 to get right rather than rush him to play Richmond seniors next year. IIRC Nick Riewoldt missed a lot of his first year due to injury. In the long run it doesn't matter if he plays much in his first year as long as we allow his body the time and preparation to get right.

On us I can't see us winning too many games than 5.5 next year. We'll have a very young side and list and we'll lack of mature spine until the young talls develop in a few years time. A few injuries over the marathon 22 rounds and we'll struggle. I didn't mean it as a negative as youth is the way we need to go. It's just supporters will need to be patient with this group.

[torch]

Just watched the video, geez, great kicking action, great second efforts and below the knees, know's where to lead into open spaces, great mark (contested) and a lovely long kick. WELCOME to Tigerland Ben!!

which video?

[Owl]

Our very own man mountain, awesome.   Injuries aside    Perfect addition to the forward line.

[Ramps]

Just watched the video, geez, great kicking action, great second efforts and below the knees, know's where to lead into open spaces, great mark (contested) and a lovely long kick. WELCOME to Tigerland Ben!!

which video?

I reckon Ben has the potential to be the best of all the key positions that were available in this draft. Must get his injuries right. A forward line consisting Griffiths Riewoldt and Morton isnt a bad start at all.

[Stripes]

This is from his schools newsletter -

Congratulations Ben!

 

Ben Griffiths, Whitefriars 2009 Football Captain, was drafted to the Richmond Football Club with pick No. 19 at the 2009 AFL Draft. During 2009 Ben was selected in the Under 18’s Victorian Metro Team and was a member of the Australian Institute of Sport in 2007-08. He played TAC Cup football at the Eastern Rangers. Ben is a highly talented footballer, who has had some bad luck with injuries, and will no doubt excite the Yellow and Black army for years to come.

Earlier in the year our College Sport Captain, Julian Petracca, sat down with Ben and asked him a few questions about his career and experiences.

What’s some of the experiences and knowledge you have gained from being an elite footballer and a member of the AIS?

I have gained a massive amount of knowledge in the last few years like the right sorts of foods to eat before and after games, the importance of recovery after training and games, and how to set good goals to work towards throughout the year. Probably the greatest experience was the trip to South Africa as part of the AIS squad. It was such a wake up call to see how lucky we are here in Australia to have this quality of life.

Being coached by Michael Voss, Nathan Buckley and Luke Darcy, how did they help you in your football life.?

It made me realise that they are just human beings like us; initially I was a bit star struck, but after getting to know them they became really good mentors to ask them anything about life and what to do on the football field.

Your favourite position and why?

I would have to say full forward because I like the 1 on 1 contests and being the option up forward to kick to.

Your favourite AFL player and why?

Chris Judd, just because of the way in which he goes about everything on and off the field, it is something that I really look up to.

Greatest football memory, whilst playing (can be WFC)?

Representing my country against South Africa as well as the Year 10 grand final against De La Salle.

Some advice you have for young students at WFC and how they go about their sport?

Make the most of playing football at Whitefriars with your mates because there’s nothing like running out on the ground with people you enjoy being around. And also have fun!

Stripes

[WA Tiger]

Just watched the video, geez, great kicking action, great second efforts and below the knees, know's where to lead into open spaces, great mark (contested) and a lovely long kick. WELCOME to Tigerland Ben!!

which video?

At the start of this thread.

[mat073]

Still cant get over the size of the boy.....starting to get very excited.

[Tigermonk]

l like his kicking action. He dont change it no matter what distance from goal.
His a type of player we need badly

[Judge Roughneck]

At last get our power forward.

 

[peggles]

i've seen articles written on everyone of our draftees except big ben griffiths.  still waiting.  c'mon, journos out there, get to work!!!!

[WilliamPowell]

Meet him on Tuesday night at Club80

Impressive kid

Wants to start training and is likely to be on the bike next week

Full contact training sometime in the new year

[peggles]

Meet him on Tuesday night at Club80

Impressive kid

Wants to start training and is likely to be on the bike next week

Full contact training sometime in the new year

good to hear.  It was also quite reassuring from the club 80 reports that he in fact didn't have a shoulder reco, rather, just had a clean out.

[one-eyed]

Griffiths to debut
richmondfc.com.au
Thu 27 May, 2010

Ben Griffiths will make his much-anticipated AFL debut with Richmond in Saturday afternoon’s Round 10 match against Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium.

The 198cm, 97kg, key forward was taken by the Tigers at pick 19 overall in the 2009 National Draft.

Griffiths attracted the attention of Tiger talent scouts while playing for Eastern Ranges in the TAC Cup competition last year, due to his size, agility and accurate long kicking.

His good form with the Eastern Ranges earned him selection in the Vic Metro team at the under-18 national championships, where he impressed with a five-goal display against NSW.

Although he has had an injury-interrupted start to his league football career, the Tigers rate him a special talent, and were keen to provide him with a senior opportunity. 

He becomes the eighth player to make his senior league debut with Richmond in 2010, joining Dustin Martin, Ben Nason, David Astbury, Matt Dea, Troy Taylor, Relton Roberts and Jeromey Webberley.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/95162/default.aspx

[eliminator]

Good decision. Wishing him a long and successful career at Richmond.

[Mr Magic]

Good luck Ben.